A black-and-white historical photograph shows a large, multi-story mansion with a high mansard roof and ornate dormer windows, situated behind a low stone wall. The building, which features several chimneys and decorative stonework, sits on a slight elevation. In the foreground, a wide, dirt-covered street is partially filled with rubble and debris. A lone figure of a person is blurred in motion as they walk across the street toward the left. To the right of the mansion, a tall utility pole with a single crossarm stands near a street lamp. In the background to the left, the ruins of other buildings and a hilly horizon are visible under a pale, overcast sky. The lower right corner of the image contains a faint, handwritten signature that reads "Miles Bros." and the number "86" is visible in the upper-left area of the frame.